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What actually works to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders?

My neighbour reckons keeping bees away from hummingbird feeders takes an afternoon. Mine has taken three. I've got basic tools, nothing specialist. How do you do it? Thanks in advance.
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miac Nov 04, 2026
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a saucer-style feeder. the nectar sits too far below the ports for bee tongues but hummingbirds reach it fine. go for red rather than yellow, bees are drawn to yellow, and fix any drips - one leaky port brings the lot. keep the mix at 4 parts water to 1 sugar, sweeter attracts more bees. and don't put oil or vaseline on the ports, it gets on the birds' feathers.
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